Radiation detector with the lowest noise in the world boosts quantum work
The nanoscale radiation detector is a hundred times faster than its predecessors, and can function without interruption.
Oct 11th, 2019
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Physicists look to navigational 'rhumb lines' to study polymer's unique spindle structure
A new study describes how spheres can be transformed into twisted spindles thanks to insights from 16th century navigational tools. Researchers show how polymers can contract into spiral structures, known as loxodromes, that have complex patterning ten times smaller than the width of a human hair.
Oct 11th, 2019
Read moreWater + air + electricity = hydrogen peroxide
The novel electrosynthesis process uses an oxidized carbon nanoparticle-based catalyst and could enable point-of-use production of pure hydrogen peroxide solutions, eliminating the need to transport the concentrated chemical, which is hazardous.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreQuantum state of single electrons controlled by 'surfing' on sound waves
Researchers have successfully used sound waves to control quantum information in a single electron, a significant step towards efficient, robust quantum computers made from semiconductors.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreElectrochemistry to benefit photonics: nanotubes can control laser pulses
An international team of scientists has shown that the nonlinear optical response of carbon nanotubes can be controlled by electrochemical gating. This approach enables designing a device for controlling the laser pulse duration.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreA graphene filter to purify methane from biogas
Scientists that developed a graphene filter to improve the quality of drinking water have discovered a new application for the very thin form of carbon - the ability for graphene to purify methane from biogas produced in wastewater plants.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreWatching energy transport through biomimetic nanotubes
Researchers have investigated a simple biomimetic light-harvesting system using advanced spectroscopy combined with a microfluidic platform. The double-walled nanotubes work very efficiently at low light intensities, while they are able to get rid of excess energy at high intensities.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreNanostructures help to reduce the adhesion of bacteria
Scientists discovered that precise analysis of the topographical composition of nanostructured surfaces provides a direct means of deriving the adhesive forces that bind bacteria to the surface.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreThe lifetime of an evaporating liquid nanodroplet
Liquids evaporating into vapour is a daily occurrence, and yet the time it takes a liquid droplet to completely evaporate has remained a mystery. Researchers have analyzed this process down to the nanoscale to reveal fascinating new physics in the vapor's flow.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreScientists simplify lithium-sulfur battery production
Scientists have developed a novel approach to prepare next-generation lithium-sulfur cathodes, which simplifies the typically time-consuming and complicated process for producing them. This represents a promising step towards the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Oct 10th, 2019
Read moreNanoparticles may have bigger impact on the environment than previously thought
First-of-its-kind study shows that non-antibacterial nanoparticles can cause resistance in bacteria.
Oct 9th, 2019
Read moreAtomic-level imaging could offer roadmap to metals with new properties
A novel approach for metallurgists involves building an atomic resolution chemical map to help gain new insights into individual high-entropy alloys and help characterize their properties.
Oct 9th, 2019
Read morePhysicists couple key components of quantum technologies
Researchers develop an easy-to-produce interface between quantum emitters and nanophotonic networks.
Oct 9th, 2019
Read moreGraphene substrate improves the conductivity of carbon nanotube network
Researchers have combined graphene and single-walled carbon nanotubes into a transparent hybrid material with conductivity higher than either component exhibits separately.
Oct 9th, 2019
Read moreNew production technique for high-performance polymer could make for better body armor
A team of researchers has found a new way to produce a polymer material called PBO, a product known commercially as Zylon that's used in bulletproof vests and other high-performance fabrics.
Oct 9th, 2019
Read moreHow to quickly design a white LED?
Scientists introduce a radically new design principle that is based on an analytical model instead of a numerical approach. The model predicts a white LED's color point for any combination of design parameters and allows for a much faster design, by up to a 1 000 000 times, resulting in reduced design and production costs.
Oct 9th, 2019
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